Deborah Hart on Grace Cossington Smith

Hear Dr Deborah Hart, Head Curator, Australian Art, speak about artist Grace Cossington Smith as part of Know My Name: Making it Modern.

Cossington Smith was a key figure in early expressions of Modernism in Australia and her art is informed by her keen interest in European and British Post-Impressionism. Among her greatest works are those reflecting her close connection with nature, her engagement with Gadigal Nura/Sydney and the building of the Harbour Bridge, and her luminous transformations of the interiors of her home.

The Gallery’s collection includes a large number of Cossington Smith’s sketchbooks which convey the importance of drawing to her artistic practice.

Art Talks are a free weekly program. Hear from artists, curators and experts on the works in our collection and exhibition program.